The Toronto law firm of Koskie Minsky LLP has been engaged as Class Counsel in a proceeding against the Province of Ontario regarding lengthy waitlists for developmental services in Ontario. Read the full article…

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Sibshops are a great program where brothers and sisters will … Meet other siblings of children with special needs Have fun! Talk to others who “get it” From 6-7 pm Read the full article…

Sibshops are a great program where brothers and sisters will … Meet other siblings of children with special needs Have fun! Talk to others who “get it” From 6-7 pm Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in Read the full article…

COURSE STARTS ON OCTOBER 10th AND ENDS ON OCTOBER 13th, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm each afternoon. A personal safety course where people learn life skills that empower them to Read the full article…

COURSE STARTS ON JUNE 26th AND ENDS ON JUNE 29th, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm each afternoon. A personal safety course where people learn life skills that empower them to Read the full article…

COURSE STARTS ON APRIL 24th AND ENDS ON APRIL 27th, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm each evening. A personal safety course where people learn life skills that empower them to Read the full article…

Halton Service Coordination Training is the first level of service provision that families should be receiving in Halton Service Planning. It is important that all service providers are engaging in Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and Read the full article…

This 6 week, virtual workshop provides opportunities to discuss sexuality in an open, light hearted way using visual, tactile and interactive learning strategies. It will foster communication about sexuality and Read the full article…

Join us for a night to help families plan for the Transition from High School to Post Secondary. We will be talking about the challenges of this transition during a Read the full article…

Join us for a night to help families plan for the Transition from High School to Post Secondary. We will be talking about the challenges of this transition during a Read the full article…

Central West Specialized Developmental Services provides supports and services to over 8,000 people within the Central West region. We are excited to showcase different art forms created by people supported Read the full article…

Leading in Developmental Services – CWSDS partners with RNAO to advance evidence-based practices while elevating quality of care. We are pleased to announce that Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) Read the full article…

We Need Your Vote! CWSDS Day Services has applied for a grant through the Aviva Community Fund initiative.  If successful, the grant will be used to assist CWSDS Day Services Read the full article…

The CWSDS Muskoka Chair was displayed at Bronte Harbour for a couple of months in the summer in Celebration of Canada 150.  We unfortunately did not win a prize for Read the full article…

Engaging health care professionals to improve the health and wellbeing across the life span for persons with a developmental disability. A forum for over 200 health care professionals, students, educators, Read the full article…

How to implement a case management approach that incorporates a specialized response for individuals with a developmental disability who also have behaviour issues and/or a dual diagnosis. Who should attend: Read the full article…

Raise Your Voice Council Presents…

On Friday December 8, 2017, Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) and Community Living Oakville (CLO) celebrated two partnered initiatives made possible by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). CWSDS and Read the full article…

Engaging health care professionals to improve the health and wellbeing across the life span for persons with a developmental disability. A forum for over 200 health care professionals, students, educators, Read the full article…

On Tuesday, November 21, we gathered to celebrate staff who achieved their milestone years of service with CWSDS.

How to implement a case management approach that incorporates a specialized response for individuals with a developmental disability who also have behaviour issues and/or a dual diagnosis. Contact Kelly Stockdale Read the full article…

Grand Opening of the “Zen Room” by Day Services.  The Grand Opening is Thursday August 3, 2017,  from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. 

We have some exciting news to share with you. The individuals at Day Services have worked very hard with the staff to put together and paint a Muskoka chair in Read the full article…

This year’s Spring Variety Show was a huge success. 

GUIDING INDIVIDUALS WITH DUAL DIAGNOSIS THROUGH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM Featuring Dr. Erica Martin Ph.D., C. Psychologist, Constable Steve Bates, Media Relations/Community Mobilization Officer and Constable Nancy Wagner, Mental Health Liaison Read the full article…

The Easter Bunny came by today and left surprises along the way.

I’ll Wear a Shamrock Mary Carolyn Davies St. Patrick’s Day is with us, The day when all that’s seen To right and left and everywhere Is green, green, green!

CWSDS hosted a party in celebration of our brand new website. May 25, 2016 was an incredible day for the people we support, their families and our staff. We enjoyed Read the full article…